V4 P1 W4 introduction Early Middle Ages

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

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learning goals

- I understand the historical context of the early Middle Ages

recap literary devices

“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—"

1. assonance
2. consonance
3. alliteration
4. onomatopoeia

"I might like to take a flight to an island in the sky."

1. assonance
2. consonance
3. alliteration
4. onomatopoeia

"Stroke and a stress that stars and storms deliver"

1. assonance
2. consonance
3. alliteration
4. onomatopoeia

Literature & Culture

the Middle Ages

the Middle Ages

The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. This long period is also one of the most challenging to understand – which is why it has traditionally been labelled the ‘Dark Ages’. Yet a kingdom of England emerged in these centuries, and with it a new ‘English’ identity and language.

Timeline

Go to Alquin p. 2/3

Let's read together.

While reading, make a timeline of the important events.

Make a timeline while reading pages 2 and 3 of alquin Middle Ages

Timeline

55 BC - 450 AD: Great Britain under Roman rule

after 450 AD: Celts attack, Romans withdraw 

--> migration of the peoples --> Anglo-Saxon settlers --> 7th century turn to Christianity --> increase Latin & Old English literature --> 793 Vikings attack --> Viking settlers --> 8th - 11th century wars for the crown --> 1066 end of Anglo-Saxon era; beginning of Norman period

What kind of stories do you expect during this time?

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Every week: do 2 reading exercises and 2 listening exercises